With Joe gone to parts unknown, the heavy burden of running Sandpiper falls on Brian's shoulders. But it's soon revealed through his credit card statement that Joe is in Brian's old stomping grounds. Brian goes to bring Joe back, but ends buying Sandpiper from for a dollar. After struggling to right Sandpiper, Brian finally seems to have things under control when Joe returns. Brian is unwilling to relinquish control of the airline, but Joe only wants Brian's old job, the two finally agree to be partners.